“Blue Valentine” opens in Milwaukee

“Blue Valentine” opens in Milwaukee

Derek Cianfrance's tragic love story wowed audiences at the 2010 Milwaukee Film Festival.This weekend, the controversial drama returns to the Oriental Theatre.

Threads: The Super Bowl Style edition
Threads

The Super Bowl Style edition

On Feb. 6, we'll all be rooting for the Packers. If team gear isn't for you, Annie offers tips on incorporating the green and gold into your game day ensemble.

MSO German Fest 2: Brahms, Schumann, Beethoven
MSO German Fest 2

Brahms, Schumann, Beethoven

De Waart illumines Schumann's dense Symphony No. 3, Garrick Ohlssohn shines in Beethoven's "Emperor" Piano Concerto.

Friday Photos Friday, 28. January 2011

Friday Photos Friday, 28. January 2011

Ghost Ad on the Gallun Tannery Gallun Tannery’s Last Days Wrecking Ball Doing Work AF Gallun Coming Down Gallun Tannery Shell

Now I really want the Packers to beat the Steelers

Now I really want the Packers to beat the Steelers

Because I really want the Milwaukee Art Museum to win that bet with Pittsburgh's Carnegie Museum of Art.

Moving Pictures: Another Year
Moving Pictures

Another Year

Mike Leigh makes great roles for actors, as evidenced in this latest film. He lets them do what actors seldom get to: live in front of the camera.

Ridiculous Art: A Q&A with Chad Edwards
Ridiculous Art

A Q&A with Chad Edwards

An "art show for people who don't like art shows" opens tonight. Curator Chad Edwards discusses the exhibition-and the art of not taking yourself too seriously.

UWM Union Theatre screens “Samson & Delilah”

UWM Union Theatre screens “Samson & Delilah”

Expert cinematography captures everything the characters don't say. In "Samson & Delilah" Director Warwick Thornton achieves the pinnacle of "show, don't tell."

Ghosts of previous election haunt Supreme Court choices

Ghosts of previous election haunt Supreme Court choices

The ethical problems with the 2008 race has opened the gates to candidates seeking to unseat incumbent Wisconsin Justice David Prosser.

Wild Space takes it to the bank

Wild Space takes it to the bank

Debra Loewen's new Past Present brims with dreamy, arresting moments, but there's a slow patch in the middle.

Momentum Building on South 2nd Street?

Momentum Building on South 2nd Street?

Momentum, development, and a touch of new life on South 2nd Street in Walker's Point? Yes. The complete street redesign for S. 2nd St., was just the start. Although there is still work to be completed, the street has re-opened to two-way traffic, the bike lanes have been painted, the grass has been planted, and the wider sidewalks are in place. And now there are signs of new life on the street.

Water, Art and Activism at UWM

Water, Art and Activism at UWM

Water moves in, around, and through us, and is the focus of an important exhibition opening in the UWM Union Art Gallery this Friday.